PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chen
vs
Page

175 cm
27
170 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Page!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Page fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Page dives in and grabs Chen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes down on Page's head and hops out.
Page tries for a takedown but Chen circles away easily

and Chen moves into the clinch.
Shawn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Page.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
Chen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Chen lands a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Chen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chen tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Page avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Page blocks a body shot from Chen.
Page blocks a body shot from Chen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
A short uppercut from Chen.
Chen lands a shoulder strike.
Chen controlling the action here for a moment.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Page avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage.
Come on Chen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chen.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chen lands a body punch.
Chen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
Page has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen just leaning against Page, taking a breather.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Page blocks a body shot from Chen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Chen.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen stops a takedown attempt from Page.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Page looks gassed!
The referee calls for Chen to work.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen digs a right hand underneath Page's ribcage. Page let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen is working Page over against the cage.
Page is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Chen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Page fails to land the takedown.
Page shoots in for a takedown but Chen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Page with a poor takedown
and Chen counters with a stiff right hand.
Shawn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Page.
Page tries for a takedown but Chen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown but Chen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Page's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Chen has closed the distance and engaged Page in a clinch.
Page wants a takedown.
Chen lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
Chen stalling in the clinch.
Page is breathing heavily.
Chen tries a body shot but Page blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Page goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chen prevents it.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Chen lands an uppercut.
Chen prevents the takedown attempt.
Page's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Page is rocked!
Chen creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Page's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Page drops to his knees and Chen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Chen!
An out of breath Shawn Chen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.